EAST: Mar. 2, 2019, at La Grande Lodge No. 41, in La Grande

These regional gatherings are free to attend and will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The attire is uniform (Grand Lodge Officers) or business casual and suits for Lodge members. Ladies are encouraged to attend as a program will be offered in the morning.

Check-in will open at 8 a.m. and a light breakfast will be provided. The first portion of these meetings will include a Grand Lodge opening, followed by a closed session of Master Masons, the Grand Lodge Trustees, and Lodge Officers. During this time, the attending Worshipful Master or representative of each Lodge will be expected to give a brief report of their Lodge activities, issues and solutions, as well as any community involvement. The new Grand Lodge programs will also be discussed. Lunch will be provided and available to all attendees.

The afternoon session, open to all, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., will include the introduction of attending Masonic bodies and youth groups. Registration will be open until one week before the session. Space is limited so register early to reserve your place.

The Masonic Tenets

Freemasonry is built upon three basic tenets or principles - Brotherly Love, Relief, and Truth. Brotherly Love is the practice of the Golden Rule. Relief embodies charity for all mankind. Truth is honesty, fair play, and adherence to the cardinal virtues of Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence, and Justice.

"The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race."